LINK ZONE
OUR REACH.
LINK ZONE is an important initiative that provides information to individuals within the criminal justice system and members of the community.
It aims to create a bridge between these two groups, assisting those involved in the criminal justice system and offering a platform where members of the community can access information and resources to better understand the challenges faced by those in the system.
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Amnesty International
Works to make the world a fairer place.
British and Irish Legal Information
Legal Cases
Provides access to the most comprehensive set of British and Irish primary legal materials.
Bailii.org - Legal Information
Barristers
Direct access to thousands of Barristers in England and Wales.
Solicitors
Old Bailey - criminal defence
Prison Law - prison legal advice and support
Sentencing
Sentencing rules
Sentencing guidelines- sexual-offences
Court and Legal aid
What happens when you go to court
Guidance on appealing a crown court verdict
Access to all the courts and tribunal services
European Court of Human Rights
Laws
HUMAN RIGHTS
Human Rights Act 1998 remedial order 2020
The Nelson Mandela Rules - protecting rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Laws
International Law - Brief Guide
Police
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
Police (Complaints and Conduct) Act 2012
Intelligence
Covert Human Intelligence Act 2021
Dangerous offenders
Criminal Justice and Court Act 2015 - Dangerous Offenders
Homicide/Murder
Homicide Act 1957 (Diminished Responsibility)
Homicide Murder and Manslaughter
Firearms/Explosives
Terrorism
Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021
Prison
Financial help with the cost of a prison visit
Trainline - cheaper train tickets
Purple visits prisons secure video call
Access to all the prisons in England and Wales
New prison strategy to rehabilitate offenders and cut crime
Prison
LEGISLATION
The Prison and Young Offenders Institution Rules 2021
Prisons (Substance Testing Bill) 2021
Sex Offenders Treatment Programme
Horizon-medium risk sex offenders
Immigration Detention Centres
Immigration
Immigration and Social Security (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020
The Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021
Homeless
Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977
Extradition
Domestic and sexual violence
LAWS
Claire's Law 2014 Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme "Right to Ask" Right to Know"
Non-fatal strangulation offence